Learn German through Waff
One of the biggest challenges when we immigrate to Austria is the language. After finding an apartment and a job, the best thing you can do is invest your time in a German course.
And yes, we are talking about investing your time, not your money.
Austria has one of the best social services in Europe, and proof of this is the scholarship they offer you through the Waff to take a German course.
The scholarship works as follows: if you are registered in Vienna (Anmeldung) and you are working, you can make an appointment at the Waff (https://www.waff.at) to apply for the scholarship.
This scholarship pays up to €3,000 for a German course in Vienna if you don’t earn more than 2000€ net.
A course that adapts to your needs
At Ikarus we are aware of the importance of German to be able to apply for better paid jobs and with better conditions.
If you want German to find a better job, to integrate better or to be able to live daily life in Vienna without needing your phone.
At Ikarus we will be happy to make your life in Vienna easier and more promising.
Why should I choose Ikarus?
Because it is reliable, effective and provide a different Ökosystem
At Ikarus you have:
Jose will be the teacher in charge of your German course.
- Jose completed his Germanistik (German Philology) studies in Madrid and worked as a Spanish teacher in a German Highschool for 2 years. He also worked 1 year in the student parliament as president of the department of social issues at the Universität Bonn. He has completed more than 200 German courses for foreigners in Vienna, from intensive (A1-C1), normal (4-week courses), private, business and certificate preparation courses.
- Ikarus has a virtual campus to boost your learning. This eCampus allows you to practice at home what you have learned in class in an interactive way.
- We are very committed to the international community. Jose, originally from Spain and with Mexican roots, also emigrated to Germany and knows very well what it means to be abroad without family, friends and without knowing the language.
- Ikarus has a WhatsApp group for all Ikarus students where monthly coffees, cocktail afternoons or bar nights are organized to get to know each other.
The Ikarus ecosystem allows the Ikarus student to learn German, integrate better and meet new people from a new perspective never seen in an academy in Vienna.
Jose will be the teacher in charge of your German course.
Tired of crowed courses? Come to Ikarus
tailored
Customized to meet your professional needs
flexible
Adaptable schedules to suit your work.
industry-specific
Focused on vocabulary for your industry
efficient
Achieve quick results with 3-person groups
practical
Hands-on training for real workplace scenarios
results-oriented
Designed to help you achieve your professional goals
How can I take a course with Ikarus and benefit from the Waff scholarship?
- You can benefit from Waff if you don't earn more than 2000€ net
- You can benefit from Waff if you are working
- You can benefit from Waff if you live in Vienna
Do you meet the requirements?
If you want to learn German with Ikarus, get in touch using the form you can find below. We will contact you via Email.
You can alternatively contact us via Whatsapp.
We will assure you meet the requirements before continuing with the process.
In order to find out what’s your German level (in case it’s not Zero), you will do a German test. The test can be done at home or in Ikarus.
Once the test is done and we have assured your level for your German course, we will proceed with the invoice/budget/course details that must be submit (in Waff) in order to get the grant.
The Course Details/Invoice/Budget involves creating the specific German course with an specific schedule, confirming students, organizing 8-week classes (in most cases) and creating an invoice.
To ensure the smooth running of the process, the student must pay €50 which will be returned after the course is confirmed by Waff.
We create every Course based on the availability of every student.
You don’t join any course before doing a test to assure your level. This allows us to have groups with the same level of students.
You receive the invoice within 2 Workdays and the course can be started at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of every month.
You don’t have to wait until the next month to start: in Ikarus we are able to manage and organize a course within one week.
You will be asked to:
- Set an appointment with WAFF.
- Provide your address and full name.
- Provide your German level (or the results of your German test).
- Provide your availability for the German course.
After receiving the budget, you will need to attend the appointment with WAFF and submit it. Once it is accepted, you will be ready to start your German course and will receive the €50 back.
FAQ
The in-person appointment at Ikarus will clarify all your doubts about the course, but the following modalities are possible:
- Group course 2 times a week (2 hours) for 8 weeks
- 1×1 private course
Waff gives you a scholarship of up to €3,000, of which you must pay 10% of the total amount in most cases.
With the scholarship you will be able to access a private course of approximately 25 classes. The exact number of classes will be determined in the budget.
In case you decide to do the German Group course, you will have to pay around 50€
Of course!
From the moment you contact Ikarus until the Budget is approved, it can take up to 1 week.
Contact Ikarus here
We are happy to assess you.
Ikarus, the first Language School with its own Ökosystem in Vienna